ISOFOL 16 is a primary, saturated alcohol with defined branching of the carbon chain. Such alcohols are chemically described as 2-alkyl-1-alkanols and are also referred to as Guerbet alcohols. It is a high purity alcohol that offers excellent oxidative and color stability. Additionally, the twin, 100% linear alkyl branches of the ISOFOL alcohol give it a lower viscosity and better biodegradability than dimer alcohols derived from oxo-alcohols. The unique chemical structure of ISOFOL alcohol also provides good solubility and solvency.

INCI Name: Hexyldecanol

Chemical Name: 2-hexyldecan-1-ol

CAS Number: 2425-77-6

Functions: Chemical Intermediate, Conditioner, Coupling Agent, Emollient, Solvent

Chemical Family: Alcohols

Grade: High Purity Grade

Synonyms: 2-Hexyl-1-decanol, 2-Hexyldecanol, 2-Hexyldecyl alcohol, 2-Octyl-1-octanol, Guerbet hexadecanol, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl alcohol, NSC 2399

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Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colorless oily liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
iC 16 OHmin. 97.0wt. %—
Refractive Index (nD20)1.45——
Ester Valuemax. 0.3mg KOH/g—
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5mg l/100 mg—
Density (at 20°C)0.835 - 0.840g/mL—
Melting Range-21 to -15°C—
Viscosity (at 20°C)38.0mPas—
Molecular Weight242.0g/mol—
Hydroxyl Value225 - 235mg KOH/g—
Boiling Point294.0°C—
Colormax. 10—APHA
Water Contentmax. 0.1wt. %—
Flash Point156.0°C—
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g—

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Technical Details & Test Data

Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols

The ISOFOL alcohols C12 to C24 are liquid at ambient temperature, whereas corresponding linear and saturated alcohols are solid. While oleyl alcohol starts to solidify at approx. 10 °C, ISOFOL alcohol of similar chain lengths remains liquid  

Sasol ISOFOL 16 Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols  in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols

ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

The temperature-dependant kinematic viscosity of ISOFOL alcohols is shown in Figure

Sasol ISOFOL 16 ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature

ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature

Sasol ISOFOL 16 ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature

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Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America

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Storage And Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

Storage/Transport pressure

  • Ambient

Load/Unload temperature

  • 21-32 °C (71-88 °F)